Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
73.2Performance90
63.6Display62.7
51.3Camera74
51.1Battery61.2
94.7Features94.7
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 76 to 64.7, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and performance (+17). Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 27% lower thickness: 5.8 mm vs 7.9 mm
- 24% lower weight: 163 g vs 214 g
- Lower launch price: $1,100 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 90 vs 73
- Stronger camera score: 74 vs 51
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 51
- 317% higher ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 140% higher Wired charging: 60 W vs 25 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.7 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 3120x1440 |
| Pixel density | 513 ppi+3% | 498 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,600 nits | 2,600 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| AnTuTu | — | 3,437,807Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | — | 1,017,509Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | — | 1,344,505Top 7% |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | — | 390,717Top 19% |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | — | 685,076Top 8% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,105Top 11% | 3,850+24%Top 1% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 9,941Top 7% | 11,900+20%Top 1% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 200 MP | 200 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.7 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 8K@30fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 3,900 mAh | 5,000 mAh+28% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 60 W+140% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
| Active use endurance | 12.1 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 163 g+24% | 214 g |
| Thickness | 5.8 mm+27% | 7.9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Titanium | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (One UI 7) | Android 16 (One UI 8.5) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years | 7 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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